Please note date change from January 18th to January 25th due to snow and road conditions. CALLING ALL PARENTS OF TEENS! Explore the Youth Center, Meet our hosts Nikky and Martin, and challenge your teen to a game of pool. Discover our new programs and get a sneak peek into what’s coming in the […]
Family Place Prenatal Education
January 4, 2024 by
For the Third Trimester of Pregnancy February 11 & 18, 2024 Two Consecutive Sundays, 12:00- 4:00 p.m. With Angela Flegel, International Childbirth Educator 250-537-9176 or familyplace@ssics.ca to register
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program
January 4, 2024 by
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is an interactive program for parents and children, birth to 6 years to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Come join us for Songs, Rhymes and Stories! Thurs.10:00 am – 11:30 p.m. Jan.11 – March 14, 2023 Salt Spring Public Library For more info: 250-537-9176 […]
Island Infant Circle
January 4, 2024 by
Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm For Parents and Babies in the First Year Come create a circle of support with other parents! Jan. 8 – Breastfeeding and Beyond – Angela Flegel, Child Birth Educator, Doula and Breastfeeding Support Jan.15 – Infant Mental Health – Maryanne Benwood, Family Advancement Counselor Jan.22 – Secure Attachment for You and Baby […]
Teen Art Show Call Out
December 11, 2023 by
The Core – Youth Center Teen Art Show Call Out for January 2024 Every month, the Youth Center will be transformed into a vibrant gallery, dedicated to showcasing theartistic endeavours of our local teenage talents. If you are a teen interested in showcasing your artwork, please contact Nikky Peers, Youth Program Coordinator.
Trish Nobile – 40 Years of Dedication
November 21, 2023 by
Longtime Island Community Services employee Trish Nobile retires this month after dedicating 40 years to supporting Island youth and their families. Trish began working at Island Community Services in 1983 supporting youth at GIPSY (Gulf Islands Program Serving Youth), an alternative high school program, and then worked for many years as a School-based Youth and […]
Christmas Feast for Teens
November 20, 2023 by
Christmas Feast for Teens 4: 00 – 7:00 PM December 20 @The Core 134 McPhillips Avenue Games / Music / Dinner Free for Youth
Polar Express & Gingerbread for Teens
November 20, 2023 by
Polar Express and Gingerbread Delight for Teens 3:30 – 6:30 PM December 7 @The Core 134 McPhillips Avenue
The Core – Youth Center Parent Survey
November 17, 2023 by
Greetings from The Youth Center at The Core We are excited to announce that we are in the midst of designing fresh and engaging programs and activities at our Youth Center. To ensure that our initiatives align with the community’s needs and preferences, we highly value your input. Your feedback as parents and guardians is […]
Hunger Count 2023
November 2, 2023 by
The Food Banks Canada Hunger Count report, an annual assessment of Food Bank usage, was released last week with shocking findings. According to the report, in March of 2023, there were almost 2 million visits to food banks across Canada representing a 32 percent increase over 2022, the largest increase ever seen and the highest […]
